Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: George Washington and Ratification of the Constitution
Today we discuss George Washington's role during the Constitutional Convention and the debates over ratification.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Cincinnatus and Washington as Examples
Examines Cincinnatus and Washington as examples of civic virtue.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: George Washington's Foreign Policy
Tom Richey video [14:45] for AP and U.S. history students covers foreign policy of George Washington including, the Neutrality Proclamation, Citizen Genet, Jay Treaty, and Pinckney's Treaty.
HipHughes History
Hip Hughes History: The First Presidential Election Explained
A quick overview of the unanimous electoral contest of 1788-1789 bringing George Washington into the presidency. [3:25]
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Thomas Paine's Crisis and the Battle of Trenton
Tom Richey video explains that the small victory at the Battle of Trenton coupled with the writings of Thomas Paine helped the Continental Army maintain hope and persevere to fight another day. [8:14]
Other
Archiving Early America:the Life of George Washington Part 1: The Early Years
A short documentary about George Washington's early life, and how it was interwoven with the early history of this country.
Other
Archiving Early America: Life of George Washington Part 3: Guiding a New Nation
A short documentary about George Washington's Presidential career and adult life, and how these events were interwoven with the early history of this country.
Other
Archiving Early America: Life of George Washington Part 2: Military Commander
A short documentary about George Washington's military career, and how it was interwoven with the early history of this country.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg Past & Present Podcasts
Podcasts of interviews with many artisans, historians, and tour guides at Colonial Williamsburg.
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Second Continental Congress
In this video, Second Continental Congress meets and George Washington is selected to lead the Continental Army. [4:12]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: George Washington: 60 Second Presidents
George Washington was a legendary president for more reasons than being the first person to lead our nation. This brief animated video is an excellent introduction to the presidency of Washington. A downloadable transcript is also...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Martha Washington
In this video, journalist and best selling author Cokie Roberts and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Martha Washington and her involvement in the founding of the United States of America. [5:24]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Article Ii of the u.s. Constitution
Jeffrey Rosen of the National Constitution Center in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about Article II of the Constitution. [6:49]
HipHughes History
Hip Hughes History: George Washington in Ten Minutes
This lecture focuses on George Washington, the Whiskey Rebellion, the Farewell Address, Alexander Hamilton, and the Marshall Court. [10:16]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Democratic Ideals in the Preamble to the Us Constitution
Learn how the Preamble to the US Constitution reflects the democratic ideals of the Framers. [3:11]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Democratic Ideals in the Declaration of Independence
This video is a close reading of the beginnings of the Declaration of Independence to identify ideas of natural rights, social contract, limited government and popular sovereignty in the text. [7:52]
PBS
Liberty's Kids Hd 137 the Man Who Wouldnt Be King
A Liberty's Kids video telling the story of General George Washington resigning his position as Commander-in-Chief in Annapolis on December 23, 1783 after learning about officers in the Continental Army who wanted to overthrow the...
PBS
Liberty Kids Hd 124 Valley Forge
A Liberty's Kids video describing the hardship soldiers faced during the war and the possible mutiny General Washington faced. [23:07]
PBS
Liberty's Kids Hd 117 Captain Molly
A Liberty's Kids video that tells the story of George Washington losing to the British at the Battle of Fort Tryon. [23:03]
Other
History View: What's Inside the Washington Monument?
Watch a video of the Washington Monument, an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, once commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, in the American Revolutionary War and the first...
Other
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: The Winter Patriots
A short video animation about George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River. [1:11]
Other
Reading Through History: American Revolution: Battle of Bunker Hill
In this lesson, Benjamin Franklin takes his seat in Continental Congress, George Washington is put in command of the Continental Army, and the Patriots battle the British Army in the Battle of Bunker Hill. [20:09]